A Foundation Course in Importing

This courses satisfies the requirements of the British Chambers of Commerce "Import Procedures" assessment. Assessment can be undertaken via an approved Chamber of Commerce in the UK

Import Training Course Description:

This import training course will offer practical guidance on the latest procedures, terminology and documentation required for successful importing. It will highlight some of the pitfalls that often cause importers to incur unnecessary costs and delays in arrival of goods and suggest some ways of avoiding these. It will increase understanding of Customs rules and compliance procedures and look briefly at some of the duty reliefs available. The import training course will include a summary of The New Incoterms® 2010 Rules.

The role of freight forwarders and clearing agents- Shipping agents and airline forwarders - fast parcels operators - how do they cost for carriage - what is an "agent" - direct and indirect contracting - the role of clearing agent- the need for control

Import Risk Evaluation Exercise

The Terms of Delivery - The New Incoterm - Description of rules - discussion of advantages and disadvantages of each term from an importers perspective

The trainer will use oral and visual presentations, reference to fictitious and real examples and participatory exercises to illustrate course content. The delegates will receive a copy of the presentation together with a workbook for future reference.

Who Should Attend?

Those with responsibility for purchasing from abroad, inward freight, customer services, customs clearance and financial staff. The course content will be equally relevant to sole traders, personnel from large corporation and small and medium size enterprises. It will be equally suitable for those with no prior experience and those who require updating with the latest information.

Cost and Availability

For public course fees and schedule please see listings on course schedule page. We would be pleased to quote for in company delivery. Please contact us for a quotation